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Lived experiences of chronic cognitive and mood symptoms among community-dwelling adults following stroke: a mixed-methods analysis.
CONCLUSION: Stroke survivors experienced cognitive and mood-related symptoms beyond one-year post stroke, which has implications for long-term assessment and management. Incorporation of continued symptom monitoring into existing community-based services is needed to address chronic cognitive and mood symptoms affecting the quality of life of persons with stroke. PMID: 30369243 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Aging and Mental Health - October 27, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Pappadis MR, Krishnan S, Hay CC, Jones B, Sander AM, Weller SC, Reistetter TA Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research

Trained stroke helpers : Voluntary care model in outpatient stroke aftercare.
This article presents the results of the pilot study and the standardized process on implementation of a regional stroke helper project and describes the experiences with the previous course of the project. PMID: 33231762 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie - November 24, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Bilda K, Stricker S Tags: Z Gerontol Geriatr Source Type: research

254 An Audit of the Frequency of Early Swallow Screens Performed in Patients Diagnosed with a Stroke
ConclusionIn summary while our hospital is succeeding in getting the vast majority of diagnosed strokes into our stroke unit we are not currently meeting the UK target for early swallow screening. We aim to roll out an education and training programme targeting nurses and doctors in our stroke unit regarding early swallow screening and re-audit this in 6-12 month ’s time.
Source: Age and Ageing - September 16, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

34 A Review of the Implementation of a Stroke Education Programme in a Dublin Teaching Hospital in 2018
ConclusionStaff applying the learned knowledge and competencies to Stroke patients has significantly improved following the commencement of the education.100% of staff who attended the Stroke study day stated that the training improved their knowledge and skills. 100% of staff would recommend the Stroke Study Day to other colleagues.We aim to continue the study days and whiteboard sessions with health professionals in all wards in 2019.
Source: Age and Ageing - September 16, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

170 Admissions to a Stroke Unit in an Irish Rehabilitation Hospital: A Review from Speech and Language Therapy
ConclusionCCDs are highly prevalent and represented the largest subtype of communication disorders in this cohort. FIMFAM scores appear useful in assessing CCDs however they display insufficient sensitivity in capturing change within this population. This audit highlights the need for further interdisciplinary research, education and training into cognitive-communication difficulties with post-stroke populations.
Source: Age and Ageing - September 16, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Effects of Tai Chi Yunshou exercise on community-based stroke patients: a cluster randomized controlled trial
ConclusionTai Chi Yunshou and balance rehabilitation training led to improved balance ability and functional mobility, and both are suitable community-based programs that may benefit for stroke recovery and community reintegration. Our data demonstrated that a 12-week Tai Chi Yunshou intervention was more effective in motor function, fear of falling and depression than balance rehabilitation training. Future studies examining the effectiveness of Tai Chi Yunahou as a balance ability improvement strategy for community-dwelling survivors of stroke are recommended.Trial registrationChinese Clinical Trail Registry:ChiCRT-TRC-1...
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - December 12, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Telerehabilitation of Post-Stroke Patients with Motor Function Disorders: A Review
AbstractStroke is the main reason for disabilities of increasing geriatric population. It affects brain and motor function domains significantly reducing the life quality. Recent coronavirus pandemic raised a question on changing approaches to deliver post-stroke rehabilitation services to geriatric patients due to their high risk of serious illness. This paper presents an overview of current telerehabilitation approaches for motor function recovery and balance training of post-stroke patients. We used papers from peer-reviewed medical journals on stroke telerehabilitation. The review showed exergames, virtual reality (VR)...
Source: Advances in Gerontology - September 1, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Vagus nerve stimulation during rehabilitative training enhances recovery of forelimb function after ischemic stroke in aged rats.
Abstract Advanced age is associated with a higher incidence of stroke and worse functional outcomes. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitative training has emerged as a potential method to improve recovery after brain injury but to date has only been evaluated in young rats. Here, we evaluated whether VNS paired with rehabilitative training would improve recovery of forelimb function after ischemic lesion of the motor cortex in rats 18 months of age. Rats were trained to perform the isometric pull task, an automated, quantitative measure of volitional forelimb strength. Once proficient, rats receiv...
Source: Neurobiology of Aging - June 4, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hays SA, Ruiz A, Bethea T, Khodaparast N, Carmel JB, Rennaker RL, Kilgard MP Tags: Neurobiol Aging Source Type: research

Converting MMSE to MoCA and MoCA 5 ‐minute protocol in an educationally heterogeneous sample with stroke or transient ischemic attack
ConclusionWe provided 2 methods to convert scores from the MMSE to MoCA and MoCA‐5 min based on a large sample of patients with stroke or TIA having a wide range of education and cognitive levels. The converted scores differentiated patients with cognitive impairment after stroke or TIA with high accuracy.
Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - January 2, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Adrian Wong, Sandra E. Black, Stanley Y.P. Yiu, Lisa W.C. Au, Alexander Y.L. Lau, Yannie O.Y. Soo, Anne Y.Y. Chan, Thomas W.H. Leung, Lawrence K.S. Wong, Timothy C.Y. Kwok, Theodore C.K. Cheung, Kam ‐Tat Leung, Bonnie Y.K. Lam, Joseph S.K. Kwan, Vincent Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

119should patients presenting with seizure be assessed as a thrombolysis call in hyper-acute stroke services?
Topic: UCLH is a London hyper-acute stroke unit that receives patients within a 30 minute ambulance journey with suspected stroke. Patients with seizure may have symptoms mimicking acute stroke. During stroke training, I assessed many patients with seizures, some whom required ITU care. It was challenging to provide high quality, safe care whilst assessing multiple referrals and delivering appropriate thrombolysis.
Source: Age and Ageing - March 27, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Cognition in relation to independency in older, comorbid stroke patients in a stroke unit
ConclusionFrom a clinical point of view, we suggest combining physical and cognitive training from the very early phase of recovery.
Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - May 31, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Marleen Huijben‐Schoenmakers, Arno Rademaker, Erik Scherder Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

The Effects of Dual-Task Training on Patient Outcomes of Institutionalized Elderly Having Chronic Stroke
Conclusion: Based on our findings, walking with dual-task training can be used in addition to conventional stroke rehabilitation aiming to improve balance and mobility.Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord Extra 2018;8:328 –332
Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra - October 5, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Effects of Tai Chi on Cerebral Haemodynamics and Health-related Outcomes in Older Community Adults at Risk of Ischaemic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
This study investigated the effects of Tai Chi compared to no exercise control on the cerebral haemodynamic parameters and other health-related factors in community older adults at risk of ischemic stroke. 170 eligible participants were randomly allocated to Tai Chi or control group. The cerebral haemodynamic parameters and physical fitness risk factors of cardiovascular disease were measured at baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks. After 12-weeks intervention, Tai Chi significantly improved the minimum of blood flow velocity (BFVmin), BFVmean, pulsatility index and resistance index of the right anterior cerebral artery, and BF...
Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - February 14, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Tags: J Aging Phys Act Source Type: research

The effects of virtual reality training in stroke and Parkinson ’s disease rehabilitation: a systematic review and a perspective on usability
ConclusionsVR training is suggested as an effective intervention to improve the functional ability in stroke and PD patients. Addition of VR into a rehabilitation program might facilitate patient ’s motivation, participation and improvement, as this method was generally well accepted, and the results of trials were promising. The consideration of disorder-specific aspects should take place during the decision-making of VR implementation.
Source: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity - January 25, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Comparison of Heart Rate Reserve-Guided and Ratings of Perceived Exertion-Guided Methods for High-Intensity Robot-Assisted Gait Training in Patients With Chronic Stroke: Focused on the Motor Function and Gait Ability
The present study was to compare the effectiveness of heart rate reserve (HRR)-guided high-intensity robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) to RPE-guided high-intensity RAGT on motor function and gait ability in patients with chronic stroke. The HRR-guided high-intensity RAGT group received the RAGT at 70% of HRR, whereas the RPE-guided high-intensity RAGT group received RAGT at RPE of 15. Both groups received their assigned therapy for 30 minutes per session, 3 days per week for 6 weeks. HRR-guided high-intensity RAGT group was significantly more improved than the RPE-guided high-intensity RAGT group in Fugl-Meyer assessment...
Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation - April 1, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Thieves Market Source Type: research